Do they smell when the light is on? I had to return GE bulbs because of the chemical-y smell when lit.
21256
I haven't noticed a chemical smell but I also haven't had the light on for many extended periods of time.
1403547
I just smelled mine...I have two of them...they do not have a smell of any sort. They are on 24-7. I bought one and liked it so much I purchased the second one.
411407
They shouldn't do that..Make sure the bulbs are tight in the socket or you may have a loose connection in the wiring or a defective switch.
1398554
Very slight flicker when turning on -- not annoying at all. Instant on. However, they do flicker when it is time to change a bulb. I've had 20 in my family room ceiling since 1993. They are on constantly and I haven't had to change a bulb in over 15 months.
124495
My husband smelled it too, we investigated and found the cover to have melted and turned dark brown. that was only after using it a short time. I would take your tv cover off and look. These bulbs could be a fire hazzard.
2265134
I believe you do. The same thing happened to me. I called the distributor of the bulbs and they confirmed that the dimmer model I was using was not compatible. I would recommend calling them to see if any dimmer is compatible, since the specs say they are NOT dimmable. Dimming was not critical for me, so I replaced the dimmer with a simple switch and have had no problems.
2520
Not I. Who really cares about daytime lights anyways? Could be oxidation to your housing as well if this is the case.
2040518
I used them over led candle bulbs and so far nothing has happened. It has been several months. I love the shades
142060
Not that I am qualified to answer an issue like this (I did not make it) but if it happened to me, I'd arrange for a return - the bulbs are fantastic though my 2 are still going strong! Try to get a refund - don't take a chance with faulty lighting - it could cost $$$ in the long run.
8182
Yes and not sure about the dimmable LED bulbs. The bulbs they come with are still in ours.
372868
yes, i did. just yesterday was the first time i had the light on for an extended period of time. the plastic got hot and was getting "broken in" and you could smell it. i turned on the fan and seems to have gone away now. sort of like when you get a new toaster or toaster oven. first couple of uses you can smell the parts...
2255056
I used them inside but some fixtures for outside do use gu10 light bulbs. It should say in the box what bulb they use
1150171
Leave them plugged in for an hour or so and recheck them. I believe I had a similar issue with these initially. I'm anxious to hear if this works for you. I've been really pleased with the lights I am using in our house. Helps so much at night.
1746860
All bulbs give off heat.You must have a very, very sensitive sense of smell.Or are you talking about smelling so called "negative ions".It is a freakin decorative lamp. That is all.
395054
No, not unless there is a way to do it that I have not figured out. Every time the lights come on they are in strobe mode, which I have found to be the only complaint I have with them.I will try to find the materials that came with the bulbs and If I learn differently, I will report back.
395392
I have two setup, both on CF bulbs. I have 8 bulbs on one circuit, and one of the bulbs I noticed flickers for a few minutes after you turn them off. Something new I found out, when the power goes out, then comes back on, the lights on these units come on with the power.
1187617
I never noticed a smell to them, even brand new out of the box. I put them under the mattress cover under the fitted sheet. So I don't know if would smell them if they did have a smell to them.